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Falwell Airport, famous for its 'ski slope' runway, is one of the most unique airports in Virginia. Its 150ft+ steep runway drop and its charming taxiways doubling as driveways for the nearby houses makes this airport a beautiful combination of elevation and practicality.
This airport is meant to land on Rw28 and takeoff on Rw10, but feel free to try the other way around ;)
ICAO: W24
Elevation 939ft
Runway 10/28, Asphalt, 2932ft x 10ft.
VASI lights, runway end lights, runway edge lights.
Night operations not recommended.
Includes accurate custom buildings, a rollercoaster of a runway & taxiways, added details around the airport, easter eggs and more!
Found this chart online which may be useful: https://aeronav.faa.gov/d-tpp/2205/10250R28.PDF
Big thanks to Far Isle Pilot and Mort on the official MSFS Discord for their suggestions and feedback! It has proven invaluable and the airport wouldnt be what it is without your help.
This being my second scenery only, i hope you enjoy flying around and finding the easter eggs. If you live near this airport, feel free to send me references of the aera! Comment down below your impressions or feedback.Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Donations are appreciated but only if you can afford it.
All assets are either handmade, CC0 licensed (textures) or referencing to Asobo/Microsoft stock assets available by default in MSFS2020.
Credits to Tavmjong Bah for the DejaVuSans font.
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Log Inabout 3 years ago
Just saw this! Saw it in a video by Swiss001 so I thought I'd download it. Had no idea you made it, Cookie!
Can't wait to fly in it in the sim :D
almost 4 years ago
Looks very good, but the transition into the ramp and T-Hangar is very abrupt. Google Earth shows the lay of the land well, and if you're using MSFSToolkit for the terrain, Virginia has some excellent LIDAR elevation data you can get from USGS!
about 4 years ago
Excellent "ski slope" runway, one of the best, in the USA. I made a video, to highlight your great workmanship & attention to detail, keep up the great work, thanks,,,https://youtu.be/Gu9HC4dpUt4
about 4 years ago
Very Fun!!!! Look out for CFIT on landing uphill. Propeller strikes. Need max power to taxi uphill. Frequent brake pad replacements. Self announce about every five seconds while on runway. Airborne once the ground drops out from under you on down hill takeoffs. And lookout for powerlines.
about 4 years ago
Oh this is waaaaaaaay too much fun. Like riding a rollercoaster, in both directions. Lots of interesting things to discover. I don't think I've had more fun on a runway! I hope everyone discovers this addon and makes it a regular stop on their flight plans.
about 4 years ago
What a neat spot, like the Couchevel of Lynchburg! Nice customization too.
I do think the elevation changes may need a little refining, as they appear to be more abrupt than they look IRL, at least judging from the LIDAR presentation in Google Maps.
Thanks for the nice scenery.
W24 Falwell 'ski slope' Airport
Falwell Airport, famous for its 'ski slope' runway, is one of the most unique airports in Virginia. Its 150ft+ steep runway drop and its charming taxiways doubling as driveways for the nearby houses makes this airport a beautiful combination of elevation and practicality.
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- Fixed entire project for WU10 photogrammetry - Added new objects - Had fun making! (Thanks Mort & Pieter)
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